The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Monroe City School Board Media Center, 2009 Auburn Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The meeting was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered by Rev. McFarland. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.

Item 4: Roll Call

Members Present
Mrs. Victoria "Vickie" Dayton
Mr. James "Mickey" Traweek
Mr. Jessie L. Handy
Reverend Rodney McFarland
Mrs. Stephanie S. Smith
Mrs. Brenda Shelling

Member Absent
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Cain (out-of-state)

Superintendent and Administrative Staff
Dr. James A. Dupree
Dr. Tammye Turpin
Mrs. Betty Carroll
Ms. Mamie Williams
Mrs. Vickie Irwin
Mrs. Julie Staley
Mr. Bobby Williams
Ms. Mai Bui
Mrs. Teresa Foreman
Mrs. Derenda Flowers
Mr. Andrew Hill
Attorney L. Douglas Lawrence

Action Item 5:

Adoption of the Agenda

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved the agenda with the recommended changes.

Addition - Human Resources Agenda Item 10:K (Permission to advertise for vacant administrative positions: Lee Junior High, Carroll Junior High and Berg Jones Elementary)

Tabled - Agenda Item 11:D (Resolution to adopt mileages for year 2006)

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 6

Adoption of the Minutes - July 31 2006

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved the July 31, 2006 minutes as printed.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 7

Adoption of the Minutes - August 8, 2006

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved the August 8, 2006 minutes as printed.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 8

The President's Report and Announcements

President Handy thanked everyone for their attendance at tonight's meeting.

Agenda Item 9

Discussion/Action from the Superintendent

Action Item 9:A - Proclamation (Citizenship Day and Constitution Week)

On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved a proclamation proclaiming September 17, 2006 as Citizenship Day and September 17-23, 2006 as Constitution Week.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 9:B - Proclamation (See You At the Flagpole)

On a motion by Rev. McFarland that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board approved a proclamation proclaiming September 26, 2006 as See You At the Flagpole Day.
The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 10

Human Resources Agenda Items 10:A-J

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board approved Human Resources Agenda Items 10:A-J.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Human Resources Agenda Item 10:K (Advertisement of vacant principal positions)

Board Discussion

Rev. McFarland asked that the date for the new principal at Lee Junior High be moved ahead. Rev. McFarland further stated that it is unfair to speed up the process for Berg Jones Elementary and slow down the process for Lee Junior High.

Mrs. Smith asked if Mr. Ross had given a specific date on his retirement.

Dr. Dupree stated that once the vacation days have been calculated, the retirement date can be determined.

Mrs. Shelling stated that she spoke with Mr. Ross after the Board meeting and he said that he had not turned in his resignation to the Superintendent. Mrs. Shelling further stated that because the Board was not given accurate information, a proper decision to advertise for the principal position at Berg Jones Elementary could not be made.

The Board further discussed advertisement for vacant administrative positions. Attorney Lawrence read the policy and gave clarity to this issue.

No action was taken on this agenda item.

Action Item 11:A - Awarding of Bid - Instructional Supplies

On a motion by Mrs. Smith that was seconded by Mr. Traweek, the Board awarded the instructional supplies bid to the low bidder. (See addendum for spreadsheet)

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Mrs. Shelling asked that teachers be given their allotment immediately. Mrs. Shelling further stated that funds are to be used for instructional materials only.

Action Item 11:B - Awarding of Bid - Pest Control Services

Rev. McFarland stated that Martin Luther King needs to be sprayed more than twice a month.
Mrs. Flowers stated that she would get with Mrs. Blue and Mr. Monroe to assess the needs at Martin Luther King.

Mrs. Dayton stated that the bid is for bi-monthly spraying. She asked what would happen if a school needed to be sprayed more than twice a month

Dr. Dupree stated that Orkin would bill the district for additional services.

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board awarded the Pest Control Services to Orkin Pest Control.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 11:C - Permission to advertise for bids - Fitness Equipment (PEP Grant)

On a motion by Mr. Traweek that was seconded by Rev. McFarland, the Board authorized the administration to advertise for fitness equipment.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Action Item 11:D - Resolution to adopt millages for year 2006

This agenda item is being tabled.

Action Item 11:E - Certificates of Indebtedness

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Dayton, the Board adopted a resolution providing for the incurring of debt and issuance of One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2006, of the Monroe City School Board of the City of Monroe, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, terms and conditions of said Certificates; designating the date, denomination and place of payment thereof in principal and interest; authorizing the agreement with the Paying Agent; providing for the acceptance of a commitment for the purchase of said Certificates; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Agenda Item 12

Superintendent's Announcements

 Superintendent Dupree appointed Mr. Patrick Taylor as interim assistant principal at Carroll High School.

 The beginning of the year student count will be made available to Board members as so as they become available.


 Task, timeline and meeting date changes:
 Monday, August 28, 2006 - Special Call Meeting (Superintendent's
Evaluation)
 Tuesday, September 5, 2006 - Superintendent's Evaluation results to Board Members
 Thursday, September 7, 2006 - Scheduled Board Meeting canceled
 Monday, September 18, 2006 - Rescheduled Board Meeting (previously scheduled for September 19, 2006)
 Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - Board Meeting canceled

Mrs. Shelling briefed the Board on the leadership training retreat that was conducted by the Disney Institute for the fifty state presidents of the National School Boards Association. Mrs. Shelling will provide handouts to the Board at a later date.

Agenda Item 13

Public Input on Non-Agenda Items

Mrs. Annie Joplin addressed the Board on the timeline for the position of principal at Lee Junior High.

Ms. Melissa Sampson addressed the Board on transportation for students from J. S. Clark to Lee Junior High.

Dr. Dupree stated that in the past, students were inadvertently enrolled at Lee upon graduation from Clark. Dr. Dupree further stated the District would provide transportation to those students until the situation could be resolved.

Ms. Kim Bourn addressed the Board on the principal position at Lee Junior High.

Ms. Becky DeMoss addressed the Board on band instruments for Neville.

Ms. Cathy Brown addressed the Board on band uniforms for Neville.

Dr. Dupree will follow-up on the needs of the band and report back to the Board.

Ms. Gloria Walker addressed the Board on the Magnet program and raises for substitute teachers.

Mr. Roy Shelling addressed the Board on management of the district.

Ms. Bessie Smith addressed the Board on "No Child Left Behind" and Monroe City School Board policies and procedures.

Ms. Sandie Lollie addressed the Board on inconsistencies in the district.

Rev. McFarland requested that the Magnet program be examined.

Action Item 14

Adjournment

On a motion by Mrs. Shelling that was seconded by Mrs. Smith, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Mr. Jessie L. Handy, President                                                             
Dr. James A. Dupree, Superintendent